A home on an old farm with a fieldstone wall running through it, an old box factory transformed into a global center for research, a disused industrial building turned into a radio station and an attention-getting museum built on a tight budget are some of the architectural projects that are being recognized by the AIA Wisconsin, the state's society of the American Institute of Architects.

The annual design awards for 2014 place emphasis on educational structures and projects related to health, science and technology, while also including homes, a museum and a hotel. | May 7, 2014»Read Full Article

Simmer, the food truck that serves soup, panini and salads, plans to open a counter-service cafe at 718 N. Water St.

Steve Perlstein and his wife, Jennifer, started the truck last year, and developed a following for its vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu items. "We have a really, really loyal group who seeks us out," he said. | May 7, 2014»Read Full Blog Post

Summerfest officials have wrapped up their daily stage announcements with the headliner lineup for two local-music-dominated stages: JoJo's Martini Lounge — featuring cover bands like the LoveMonkeys and Eddie Butts Band — and the KNE (K-Nation Entertainment) New Music Stage, featuring Milwaukee bands such as Kane Place Record Club,the Fatty Acids and Paper Holland.

K-Nation, a Grafton-based music company that bankrolls local country act Chasin' Mason and British band Familiar Looking Strangers, in addition to offering promotional services and live event production, co-sponsored the local-music-heavy Cascio Interstate Music Stage at Summerfest last year. | May 7, 2014»Read Full Article(2)